Chepstow - 25/10/08

[WoodyTHFC]

1.20 Hells Bay 12/1 var bog 7.5 pts e.w Been whispered in circles before that is perhaps better than has shown but today could just be the day to show it. Won bumper fto before a run that offers huge encouragement for today. Three went clear including this one and whilst the second hasnt really delivered, county zen the winner did to some extent. Last three runs it didnt as it completely blew out with a breathing issue the apparent excuse but before that had a victory over the classy blue bajan and a really good third in a race as competitive as the totesport gold cup and that reads so well. Hells Bay has since flattered to deceive it has to be said, fourth but well beaten which was a good race at newb. before blowing out lto when odds on. however he has had a break now and if he returns and builds on as his first hurdle run, then he is a major player for this who shouldnt be overlooked in particular for such a big and inform yard. 2.50 Forest Pennant 11/4 var 15 pts Think this is a horse with a huge future. Indeed over a fence at some stage and it could well be a RSA horse. However atm it is a hurdler and a good and progressive one too. Managed to win twice at chep and taunt. before running very well in a competitive race at san to be fourth and then showing real class for me to win at aint. under a fine ride. Held up and at one stage a mile off the leaders, he ran on very well to claim a relatively cosy win in the end and further confirm the improvement he had shown. He is 10 pounds higher once again today but he has 5 pounds of that claimed off with the rider today and considering how Im not even sure the bottom of this one has been reached, thats not impossible to overcome at all. 4.35 Pride of Dulcote 5/4 var bog 15 pts Looks a good opportunity to finally break his duck. Has ran well so far in some good races without winning over hurdles but this could be the day.His form is solid without that win, he fell at the last when in with a strong chance a couple of starts back, then he ran into oscar bay a decentish sort who has since won since and had some early form with forest pennant. After that he ran in a muddling race at perth but one that wasnt short on quality, the top 4 were clear and all are good sorts, lodge lane the winner looks a fine chaser in the making, of course the second tazbar has won a couple of grade 2s whilst viking rebel is another nice sort with a couple of wins so overall that is good strong form and a repeat of that puts him in with a great chance.

[Trotter]

Re: Chepstow - 25/10/08 Chepstow 1.50 - Blaeberry - EW Won first time out for the last 2 seasons and trainer in good form already this year. Likes decent ground, going report is 'good'. Trip no problem, booking of AP McCoy a big bonus ! Theatre Girl looks a big danger and there's Lead On and the two Nicholls horses, so it's a wide open contest. My one is currently 14/1, which I think is good EW value. She has a good turn of foot so I'm expecting McCoy to deliver her with a devasting late run...........